mdhunt

Hi Folks,

Just joined the group. I bought my wife a sweet 1986 5000s A/T in Portland a few weeks back. I was at "Rainbonnet" (Porsche guys) with my brother and bought the car there (we drove his 911 to the event). Paid $2900 for an old Audi, but it had 61K on it, and it is a gem. I also have a 72 911 T Targa (113K) and a 92 Saab 9000s (72K). (We're active PCA members)

I just replaced worn struts and upper bushings and front brakes. Any comments on what service is typical (& preventative) on the car appreciated.

David Hunt, davidjameshunt@hotmail.com

SteveAngry

thing that will need to be done is to change that tranny fluid immediately! Also check the diff fluid level...

I change mine yearly. Most recommend doing it every 20-24k. Don't tempt fate. Those automatic gear boxes are the weakest link on these cars...

Steve
Michigan

audiqv8

At 62K mi. it is time to change the timing belt if it hasn't been done recently.

audijim113

changing the diff oil is a bit of a pain and you have to "suck" it out with one of those little pumps that chucks into your drill. it's a good idea to to this after being driven as that stuff is pretty hard to suck when cold.

the reason to change the oil somewhat regularly is the seals between the auto transmission and differential allow the two liquids to "swap spits' so to speak. gear oil won't hurt the tranny fluid. Howeveer, the thinner tranny fluid will take out a drive bearing, which is a fairly expxensive repair.

also get you VIN# and call your audi dealer. there was a recall on 86s. Essentially, they put in some synthetic diff oil in place of the original. with those low miles, there's a chance it never been done. they will now from computer files if that VIN was ever brought in. If not, it will save youthe trouble for the first time, at least. even with the "new and improved" oil from audi, you might still change it annually to be safe.

SteveAngry

Easiest way to see if the recall was done is to look for the red warning "recall" label in the engine bay...

If it's in there, then Audi did put the synthetic diff fluid in at some point...

Still got to check the fluid levels though!

Steve
Michigan